Jeff Bridges

WETHERSFIELD — The town council voted 7-1 Monday to hire a contractor to repair deteriorating concrete at the skate park in Mill Woods Park. "It's at the point where it needs a major fix," Parks and Recreation Director Kathy Bagley told the council. Casting the sole no vote was Councilman Stathis Manousos, who was unhappy that that a Wethersfield company, Wespro, submitted a lower bid, but didn't get the contract. Bagley said that the town recommended hiring a different company, Rampage LLC of Bridgeport, because it had experience laying concrete for skate parks. None of the other bidders had done that type of specialized work, she said. "If you ever look...

When "The Big Lebowski" was released in 1998, it was a flop. Writer/directors Joel and Ethan Coen were coming off "Fargo," their Oscar-winning hit, and "Lebowski" seemed to please no one, neither critics nor mainstream...

'THE GIVER' FILM
1 Based on the book by Lois Lowry, "The Giver" transcends boundaries, telling the story of a utopian society. The story centers on Jonas (Brenton Thwaites), a young man chosen to be the community's Receiver of Memories. He...

The 1,400 lakes sprinkled throughout Lake County add to the distinct character of a bucolic Central Florida gem. The diverse set of attractions and annual events draws visitors who enjoy the outdoorsy, laid-back vibe.
Visiting Orange County's...

The road to "Mad Max: Fury Road" has been a long and twisting one for Australian filmmaker George Miller, who began an eventual franchise 36 years ago with little more than a shoestring budget, an unknown actor named Mel Gibson and a fair amount...

SpongeBob SquarePants has jumped out of the sea and to the top of the Friday box office.
“The SpongeBob Movie: Sponge Out of Water” knocked three-week champion “American Sniper” off its throne, pulling in $15.1 million Friday night. The film, a...

Legend has it that the seventh son of a seventh son is born with certain special powers, which, in Joseph Delaney's "Wardstone Chronicles" fantasy-lit series, include the ability to see supernatural beings and, potentially, to kill witches.
But...

Steven Spielberg's 1998 World War II epic, "Saving Private Ryan," Joel and Ethan Coen's cult comedy "The Big Lebowski" and the 1976 drama "Please Don't Bury Me Alive!" — considered by historians to be the first Chicano...

Following days of conflicting reports whether Russell Crowe would get his wish to meet with Pope Francis, the "Noah" star did make the pontiff's acquaintance on Wednesday, albeit briefly, at Francis' weekly audience in St. Peter's Square in...

NEW YORK -- Philip Seymour Hoffman, one of the leading actors of his generation and winner of an Academy Award for his title role in the film "Capote," was found dead in his Manhattan apartment on Sunday in what a

Dave Grohl was on his way to rehearsals for a TV special marking the 50th anniversary of the Beatles' U.S. live television debut on "The Ed Sullivan Show" when the panic set in.
"Suddenly it hit me: Maybe I ought to listen to the record...

Dave Grohl was on his way to rehearsals for a TV special marking the 50th anniversary of the Beatles' U.S. live television debut on "The Ed Sullivan Show" when the panic set in.
"Suddenly it hit me: Maybe I ought to listen to the record...

Last week, Stephen Colbert spun a last-minute cancellation by Daft Punk attributed to a conflicted appearance on the MTV VMAs into comedy gold. The well-publicized debacle sparked at least one giant viral hit and even

Daft Punk failed to make a scheduled appearance on “The Colbert Report” on Tuesday night, causing host Stephen Colbert to complain to his audience that he, and they, had been “daft punk’d.”
The French duo reportedly canceled because of contractual...

Daft Punk failed to make a scheduled appearance on “The Colbert Report” on Tuesday night, causing host Stephen Colbert to complain to his audience that he, and they, had been “daft punk’d.”
The French duo reportedly canceled because of contractual...

Clutching a gold microphone as shiny as his gold watch, Robin Thicke sauntered into a recording studio in Playa Vista on a recent afternoon like he owned the place.
The R&B singer known for his romantic ballads was taping a brief live performance for...

From all appearances, Tori Spelling and Dean McDermott have had a hectic year, juggling multiple television shows and real estate transactions. Most recently, they sold their Encino home for $2.5 million.
The six-bedroom, 61/2-bathroom...

Anyone who has set foot in Shareen Vintage, a vast downtown warehouse space lined with endless racks of sparkly cocktail frocks, gauzy hippie robes and an eclectic mix of other garments, will hardly be surprised to learn that the shop's owner, Shareen...